PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Least Auklet
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Least Auklet. Students can delve into this site to learn more about this bird's behavior, life cycle, characteristics, diet, range, and habitat.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Mountain Bluebird
This site created by NatureWorks focuses on the Mountain Bluebird. The content of this resource includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Pileated Woodpecker
The content of this site features photographs of the Pileated Woodpecker and audio content of his call. Students will have an opportunity to learn about this land bird's characteristics, range, habitat, diet, life cycle, and behavior...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Bellied Woodpecker
Come and listen to a Red-Bellied Woodpecker's song and call through this resource. Students and teachers will find information on this species' ranging from habitat and life cycle to characteristics and behavior.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Red Headed Woodpecker
The red-headed woodpecker can be found in woodlands throughout the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. The content of this site includes information on the characteristics, habitat, life cycle, range, behavior and diet of this...
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Swainson's Hawk
Come and check out this informative resource on the Swainson's Hawk. The content of this source includes a look at this species' characteristics, range, habitat, diet, behavior and life cycle.
Open Door Team
Open Door Web Site: Movement in the Air
A site on how birds fly discusses their anatomy that allows them to fly. Also discusses the role that feathers play in flight. Also includes a section which discusses other insects that fly.
Cynthia J. O'Hora
Mrs. O's House: Develop a Bird Feeder Watch List
Students will develop a list of local birds they might see at their home bird feeder. Once the list is compiled, observations of the birds will occur. Students will draw conclusions based on the data collected and report it to the class.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Hope Is the Thing With Feathers
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "Hope Is the Thing with Feathers", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Madeline Jacobs and can access a printable version of this piece.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Mama Never Forgets Her Birds
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "Mama Never Forgets Her Birds", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Mark Eckardt and can access a printable version of this piece.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Plum Landing: Pure Gold
Students will learn about golden eagles through reading and viewing an episode of Plum Landing. Then students will illustrate what they have learned about the golden eagle's environment.
Kidport
Kidport: Who Eats What?
At this site students are encouraged to try and answer questions that relate to what animals eat. At the bottom of the web page are beautiful pictures of land and sea animals and when selected, students will be able to read short facts...
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: Bird Orders of the World
At this site from Earth-Life Web, you can find a list of 23 bird orders and additional facts on each species. Taxonomy and photos are included.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Habitat Network: Support Pollinators: A Goal for Your Site?
Find out the three easy steps citizens can take to support pollinators including providing shelter and nesting materials, food, and avoiding using chemicals like pesticides and fertilizers.
Other
Hari: Tips From the Vet
A veterinarian provides information on raising a baby parrot. Such topics as protection against disease, cold temperatures & their effects,proper nutrition, and socialization are included.
Other
The Virtual Bird: Birdsounds
This site contains a number of sounds files with birdsongs of many different types of birds.
Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University: Ornithology: Nervous System
This site, created by a biology professor at Eastern Kentucky University, provides an overview of the brain and nerve senses of the bird.
Other
The Wild Classroom: Bird Orders of the World
Find information here about all the bird orders in the animal kingdom. Includes living and extinct species.
Other
Miami University: All About Bird Nests
If you think that all bird nests are alike read the about the study that this professor has conducted. You'll realize that there is so much more to bird nests than you thought.
Other
Ninepipes Center for Wildlife Research: Homepage
This site from the Ninepipes Center for Wildlife Research & Education provides information on its programs, research projects, and publications. Teachers and students will find links to other wildlife sites and photographs and...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Birds
This lesson plan explores the evidence that birds evolved from dinosaurs, as well as how we can make judgments about such issues based on scientific research.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Creatures of the Skies
This lesson plan explores the scientific and common names of birds, how birds can be identified into a "type" by their size and shape, and how each type of bird has certain physical and behavioral characteristics.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Morning Song" by Sylvia Plath
This site shares the poem "Morning Song" from the author Sylvia Plath. Alliteration and rhyme are prevelant in this poem, just as these poetic devices are present in her most famous novel, The Bell Jar.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Bird
Explore images and facts about birds, including details on their appearance, habitat, breeding, diet, and much more.